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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 10, Verse 17

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The labour of the righteous [tendeth] to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
King James Version
He [is in] the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
American Standard Version
He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
New English Translation
The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
World English Bible
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
18
He that hideth hatred [with] lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.
19
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips [is] wise.
20
The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.
21
The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22
The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23
[It is] as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24
The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25
As the whirlwind passeth, so [is] the wicked no [more]: but the righteous [is] an everlasting foundation.
26
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
27
The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.